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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.31, 30.72 and 19.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.31, 30.72 and 19.07 is: 26.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.31 : 30.72 = 19.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.31/30.72 = 19.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.31x = 30.72 × 19.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.31x = 585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585.74/22.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.25

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